Wingate

British

/ ˈwɪnˌɡeɪt /

noun

Orde ( Charles ) (ɔːd). 1903–44, British soldier. During World War II he organized the Chindits in Burma (Myanmar) to disrupt Japanese communications. He died in an air crash

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Billy Vigar: The Chichester City and former Arsenal academy striker died after sustaining an injury during a game at Wingate and Finchley in the Isthmian League Premier Division.

From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025

It happened in the game between Chichester and Wingate and Finchley on Saturday in the Isthmian League Premier Division.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025

Christen Press and Olivia Wingate trade goals in stoppage time as the North Carolina Courage and Angel City play to a 1-1 draw.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2024

“He responded in seconds,” his attorney Earle Wingate III, said.

From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2024

“Unless Wingate filed a brief. Okay, we’re a block away.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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